Minute Biscuit (Pao de Minuto)

Love this recipe because it's quick and no fuss; there is no need to roll dough. Don't expect a smooth finishing like regular biscuits. Delicious with just butter or butter and jam. Mother always makes it for an afternoon snack.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 3  cups flour
• 2  tablespoons baking powder
• 4  tablespoons  cold butter or 4  tablespoons margarine, cut in very small pieces
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 3⁄4-1  cup milk
• 1  large egg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon fennel seed

Directions

1. Combine flour, baking powder, butter, sugar, salt mix until mixture resembles course meal.
2. Add egg, 3/4 cup milk and fennel seeds stirring until dry ingredients are moistened.
3. Depending on the flour you might need to add more milk.
4. Put some butter in your hands and make 2'' balls with the dough.
5. Bake in a greased baking sheet at 400 degrees till biscuits are lightly browned, about 12 to 15 minutes.